Senior Autonomy Engineer

Caterpillar Inc. · Hodges

Data & AI

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring a Senior Autonomy Engineer in Hodges, South Carolina. Posted 17 October 2026. Apply directly on Caterpillar Inc.'s own careers site — no account needed.

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Summary:

Our team is focused on evolving the state of the art and bringing emerging automation & autonomy technology into the harsh production environments found on typical mining jobsites. As an autonomy engineer, you will design innovative solutions that deliver safety and productivity for customers around the globe.  Every day you will work with your team to solve real world problems and bring those solutions to production. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team! 

What You Will Do:

Education requirement:

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or PhD in an accredited Robotics, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related degree

What skills you will have:

Additional Information:    

This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Irving, TX office.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

This position may require up to 10% travel.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

 

Relocation is available for this position.

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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